Morrill extended their losing streak to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 2-19. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Banner County Wildcats. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 30-21.
Despite the loss, Morrill still got an impressive performance from Tj Munroe, who shot 4-for-7 from downtown and almost dropped a double-double with 19 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Andrew Wimberly, who posted four points and four steals.
As for Banner County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-18. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Banner County found their leader in freshman Braedyn Bojorquez, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 17 rebounds. Bojorquez also set a new season-high mark in steals with six. Gabe Collier was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to 18 boards and three steals.
Morrill didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 66-8 defeat against Maxwell on the 23rd. As for Banner County, they have also already played their next contest, a 53-24 loss against Bayard on the 24th.
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